Can You Use a Swing Away Adapter with Cargo Carrier on 1-1/4" Trailer Hitch

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hi! i am interested to buy this saris swingaway hitch BUT i have a benz c300 2012 n it has a curt 1 1/4 tow hitch. can i use an adapter? also, it’s not for a bike but a dee zee tool box. do u think it will work?

asked by: Catlleya S

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I do have an option for you but I don't recommend using a swing-away adapter with a hitch expander as you would be reducing the trailer hitch's capacity by too much. I'm afraid we don't have any swing-away options for the smaller 1-1/4" trailer hitch but you can still haul your gear inside a cargo basket like the 19x47 Curt Cargo Carrier part # C18110 and if needed, enclose the contents inside a bag like the Curt Cargo Bag for Hitch Mounted Cargo Carrier part # C18210.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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While we do have a great lightweight cargo carrier that fits your 1-1/4" hitch on your 2014 Subaru Forester, the only aluminum ones we carry are designed only to fit 2" hitch receivers. The manufacturers unfortunately discontinued…

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For use with your Curt hitch-mount cargo carrier #C18110 I suggest their Cargo Net #C18200 which is sized to work well with this basket. Depending on the size and shape of your cargo items you might prefer a different net. For example, if you were to…

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Hi Darren! We are here to help! ^___^ So in your case, absolutely do not trust AI. It's basically just taking what will kind of work for most people and applying it to your situation. However, your situation is much more unique than the typical…

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Although nothing is completely theft-proof when placed in an open cargo carrier like part #C18110, you can take some measures to make it a lot tougher for thieves. If the cargo can be placed in one container or bag like the etrailer Cargo Bag, part…

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Hello again Dennis; it really depends on what your max tongue weight is on the 2024 Honda Civic. The Curt #C92UR has a max tongue weight of 200 lbs. A cargo carrier like the #C18145 and #C18110 will take up 30 lbs of that leaving you with 170 lbs of…

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Hello Rick, I have some good news, an adapter will not be necessary. When using an adapter to go from a 1 1/4" to a 2" it will actually cut your tongue weight in half, and since you are looking to use a cargo carrier we need as much of that…

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Hey Richard, welcome back. I don't have specific measurements like that but looking at the pictures of a Wolf Creek 910 camper with a Fox landing step installed, I'm thinking the 36" item #TLE1536 is going to be the minimum extension…

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Answer 9

Hey Pamela, yes the CVT Timber Creek Annex for Car Camping #RG35ZV would work on your 2018 Ford Transit Connect with barn doors. Have you camped out of your Transit Connect before?

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Answer 10

Hey Bob, glad to hear you’re liking the Benton Basic Hitch Modular Cargo Carrier #B42FR. You’re absolutely correct that many states have regulations regarding how far items can extend behind a vehicle and when additional visual warnings are required.…

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